Unexpectedly, these messages expose how easily personal details can be harvested through a generic Yahoo Messenger gateway. The pattern shows repeated job offers, fake prizes, and claims of military service—all hallmarks of scam activity. Victims should immediately disable Yahoo Messenger integration with their phone number, tighten privacy settings on all email accounts, and use carrier‑provided spam filters to block the prefix 009/924. Report each incident to the FTC and your mobile provider, and never share banking info or send money to unsolicited contacts. Regularly review credit reports for unfamiliar activity to catch potential identity theft early.
A scam attempt was made by an individual claiming to be Queen Sandra, supposedly based in Nigeria, seeking to extort money.
I've been receiving texts from this number, supposedly from a woman claiming to care, but she won't provide a phone number, leading me to believe it's a scam
If contacted again via text, asking to speak with Judy McAdams may reveal the scam, which operates through dating sites and uses Yahoo Messenger
I was contacted by this number via a yahoo account, after i had emailed my resume to a job posting on Craigslist, now i'm worried about my phone number beeing compormised
This situation is not only happening to me but also to another girl, and we're both frightened.
I was in contact with a jonita smith, who i meet on myspace, she was suppost to be a teacher, but i think i got scam, i sent her money to nigeria
Efforts are being made to block incoming text messages from this number, similar to experiences with Verizon.
Apparently, I've been receiving unwanted texts from this number, often during work hours.
A warning is being shared about potential scams targeting older men through Myspace, where women from the UK may initiate contact and ask for money.
This number is associated with Yahoo Mobile users who text using the app.
Rather than attributing the call to sinister forces, it's probable that the caller's intention was to gather information, as evidenced by requests to fix a laptop containing a personal media file, suggesting a scammer's attempt to deceive.
A call from this number purportedly from Amanda Thomas attempted to deceive me into purchasing something on Craigslist and sending money via Western Union.
As soon as posible, i will block this number from my phon.
Useful information has been found regarding fraud, including an address in Lagos City, Nigeria, which may be associated with fraudulent activities
Although I fell victim to a scam, I've since found useful information that may help others, including the address of the fraudulent individuals, which is allegedly 28 Watercarrington Road, Lagos City, Nigeria 23401.
This number, associated with the screen name cprestridgewood and a person claiming to be Christian, has called me repeatedly, seeking someone else.
Messages were received from similar numbers, claiming a friend sent the message and wanting to hook up, which is alarming given the unlisted number is newly assigned and not widely shared
A personal experience has led me to realize that interactions with Nikki Hony were, in fact, a scam, where she claimed to have inherited a substantial document worth 60m from her father
Could someone tell me where this number is from
Marriages can be ruined by such actions, even after many beautiful years, but attempting to save it is worthwhile and may bring blessings.
A personal situation was discovered where this number was used by a woman to text a husband, leading to the revelation of an affair, and ultimately, a divorce after 18 years, with the number 924 66501 and an email address being found on his cell phone, which was used to confirm the identity of the woman involved.
I also use Verizon for my phone service
I got a mysterious text from this number saying 'Hey Josie', but when I asked who it was, I didnt get a response, creepy
Upon receiving a text message from an unknown number, 924-665-01, claiming to know me and stating that my phone number had been posted on Craigslist, I became increasingly concerned.
Apparently, this number is associated with online dating scams, where fraudsters from overseas attempt to trick victims into sending money
After testing it, I discovered it's associated with yahoo messenger; I even sent a message to myself to verify its functionality.
A text message was received from an unknown number, 924-665-01, with the name 'chinadgarcia' and the message 'hey big head'. When I asked who it was, there was no response.
I've found several messages on my husbands phone from somone named nicki, at first she was asking for money and wanted us to send it to Nigeria, now I know he's playing along with her and wont send her no money, but she's stil sending him sexts and he's responding, I've also caught him looking at swinging sites so I dont think it's a 100% nigerian scam, I'm being very carefull
This is likely a scam, as it often involves a ploy to get people to pay for something, and it is not a reliable indicator of infidelity.
It turned out my boyfriend was having a converstation with some girl on yahoo messenger one night, and then he gave her my cell phone number, which I didnt know about until I recieved a text from this number, it was a pretty suprising discovery, especialy since he admitted to talking to her, if you see this number on your parters phone, they might be talkin to somone eles.
